DINING IN PASADENA :  MORE THAN 500 OPTIONS FOR EAGER TASTEBUDS

It’s Simply More!

PASADENA , CA – Located only 11 miles north of downtown Los Angeles , Pasadena is graced by jacaranda trees along its main streets and boulevards. This vibrant city is much more than just big parades and football games.  This historic town boasts world-class art collections, historic landmarks, and is loaded with entertainment and nightlife to enjoy. And while relishing in all there is to see and do, restaurants, bars and wonderful dining options are waiting to be experienced.

Serving cuisine from all parts of the world, Pasadena offers more than 500 restaurants ranging from charming outdoor cafes to elegant dining rooms and everything in between.  Steak aficionados can dine at Pasadena ’s signature steakhouses, including the renowned Arroyo Chophouse. For those who crave something more exotic, fusion restaurants like Maison Akira offers fine French cuisine with a Japanese flair. For hotel guests, The Dining Room at The Langham Huntington has the distinction of being the only Michelin star-rated hotel restaurant in Southern California . And just minutes off of the historic Route 66, bistros and cafes like Avanti Café’s gourmet wood-fired pizza and Bistro 45’s fresh French California cuisine line the streets.

A unique experience is offered at the 561 restaurant on

When the sun goes down, the city certainly does not sleep along with it. Pasadena offers a plethora of bars and nightlife dotted throughout the city. Combining a lively, eclectic and sophisticated atmosphere featuring live music, flamenco dancing and late-night DJ's, Bar Celona is a taste of Spain in historic Old Pasadena.  And just down the block sits Bar Celona’s sister restaurant Villa Sorriso Ristorante & Bar. Main dining rooms and open courtyards are available in this charming Italian restaurant which serves over 20 specialty martinis in its stunningly modern and stylish martini bar and lounge area.

Pasadena ’s three pedestrian-friendly districts offer a vast number of dining options:

In the 22 blocks of Old Pasadena , now a completely renovated entertainment district, the city’s 19 ^th century architecture showcases more than 200 buildings dating back to the late 1800s. Old Pasadena ’s Eden Garden Bar & Grill boasts a full calendar of entertainment with culinary masterpieces to salivate any palate!   For wine lovers, film pr oducer Gale Anne Hurd and celebrated Chef Sara Levine offer an inspired menu complementing an extensive wine cellar at Vertical Wine Bistro.

European ambiance is most evident along the 10 blocks of South Lake Avenue , which is lined with upscale shops, restaurants and offices.

The Playhouse District is home to summertime concerts, festivals, an annual art market and plenty of historical buildings from the 1900s-1930s. Noir Food & Wine, located in the Playhouse district on Mentor, pr esents Provencal, Piedmontese, and New Orleans-influenced small plates and offers an extensive wine selection for the enjoyment of any wine connoisseur.

In Pasadena , an exciting variety of restaurants and eateries are waiting to be discovered, experienced and enjoyed. It is a city with a mix of the best of the old and new, and it has lovingly combined its deep cultural heritage with its vibrant modern culture, making Pasadena one of Southern California ’s most unique destinations.

ABOUT PASADENA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

The Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau is a non- pr ofit marketing organization dedicated to pr omoting Pasadena as a desirable meeting, convention and leisure travel destination.  For more information and assistance in planning meetings and special events in Pasadena , contact the Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau at or log on to www.VisitPasadena.com .